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MOD War Detectives used DNA evidence to identify two of six Scottish soldiers killed in France 108 years ago; four remain unidentified, one served with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders and the others likely with the Gordon Highlanders.
Five previously missing soldiers killed during the Battle of Normandy have now been identified and given named graves following rededication ceremonies held on 29–30 September and 1 October 2026.
Summaries of projects awarded funding in Phase 5 of the Evaluation Accelerator Fund, listing the initiatives selected for support to develop evaluation capacity and deliver policy-relevant evidence across government.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech to the UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026; the short notice confirms the address but provides no summary of themes, commitments or policy announcements.
Student Loans Company paid £0.8 billion in first‑term Maintenance Loan payments into students’ bank accounts across the UK on Monday 21 September, covering payments for the current academic term.
Michael Seals has been reappointed for a second term as chair of the Animal Sentience Committee, continuing his role advising government on issues relating to animal sentience and policy implications.
A package of MoD housing reforms will give military families greater say over their accommodation, aiming to cut bureaucracy, strengthen accountability and put residents at the heart of housing services for service personnel and their dependants.
A group of major employers have joined the Minister for Women and Equalities in a pledge to support the women’s sector, promote women’s equality and take action to identify and eliminate misogyny in workplaces and public life.
The UK and the Philippines concluded the second Joint Economic and Trade Committee ministerial meeting with a joint statement setting out agreed priorities for bilateral economic and trade cooperation and next steps for implementation.
ASEAN and the UK mark five years of their economic partnership with a joint media statement committing to cooperation on trade, investment, supply chains and economic resilience.
Average animal numbers used to release a single batch of veterinary vaccine have dropped 41% over a decade, from 29 animals in 2013 to 17 in 2024, reflecting reduced animal use in quality‑control testing.
Multi‑factor authentication (MFA) will be introduced for all DSCC Online users to enhance account security, requiring users to adopt additional verification steps to access the Legal Aid Agency's digital case management system.
Civil Nuclear Constabulary officers and staff attended the Emergency Services Show to engage thousands of visitors, showcase the Authorised Firearms Officer role, raise public awareness and support recruitment efforts.
The Policy Insights Unit’s Open Innovation Team is offering data analysis support to government teams, helping convert data and evidence into clearer, usable insights to inform policy development and decision‑making.
The Open Innovation Team’s Systems Insight Team provides support to government teams using systems thinking to address complex policy and delivery challenges, emphasising holistic analysis and interdependencies.
The Government will provide £1 million a year for three years to support emerging British fashion designers, directing annual funding to nurture next‑generation talent in the fashion sector.
ASEAN and the UK issued a joint ministerial declaration committing to deepen future economic cooperation, signalling priorities for trade, investment and collaboration agreed at a recent UK‑ASEAN ministerial engagement.
The UK and partners condemned Russia for widespread, systematic violations of international law in Ukraine, issuing a joint statement to the OSCE on enforced disappearances and urging accountability for those abuses.
The Prime Minister held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the UN General Assembly on 22 September 2026; the brief notice records the meeting but does not list issues discussed or agreements.
The Ministry of Defence’s War Detectives identified the grave of Second Lieutenant Frank Fleming, missing since 1918, and organised a rededication service in Belgium to honour the Guilford soldier.
The UK delivered a statement at UN Human Rights Council interactive dialogue on the Secretary‑General’s report on cooperation with the UN; the statement was read by Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders.
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Security Council the UK is ready to support destruction of Assad‑era chemical weapons as part of efforts for Syria to become a sovereign, stable state, urging continued international action and cooperation.
MMO has started work to fix technical problems in its Catch Recording App and web service after previous issues disrupted fishers’ submissions, with improvements intended to restore reliable mobile and online recording of catch data.
Minister Alison McGovern delivered the keynote at the Alzheimer’s Society Conference 2026 in London, outlining government actions on dementia and emphasising priorities for social care and mental health in policy delivery.
The Immigration Advice Authority is changing its competence assessment process to better support advisers, strengthen assurance of adviser competence and improve the applicant experience under the new arrangements.
Minister Michael Shanks delivered the United Kingdom's national statement at the 70th IAEA General Conference, setting out the UK's position at the 2026 international nuclear forum.
Foreign Secretary delivered a speech at the Accra Reset event during UN General Assembly High Level Week, outlining the UK’s priorities for renewed partnership with Ghana and the region and diplomatic engagement on shared challenges.
Exercise Synergy training led to a 100% end‑point assessment pass rate for Civil Nuclear Constabulary apprentices who completed the specialist development programme, supporting CNC workforce readiness and qualifications.
Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, told the Security Council the UK stands ready to work with the UN to keep peacekeeping operations adaptable, effective and fit for future security and political challenges.
The Senior Traffic Commissioner has launched a consultation to review how traffic commissioners assess local bus service performance, including punctuality, reliability and broader regulatory expectations for operators across England and Wales.